Key tests loom for Ely girls

They’ve been on a recent hot streak, but the schedule is about to turn on the Ely Timberwolves.

Winners of eight of their last nine games, the Wolves are about to dive into the deep end of the pool - at least when it comes to area high school girls basketball.

Monday, the Wolves visit unbeaten Mt. Iron-Buhl, which not only is 16-0 but is the state’s top-ranked high school girls basketball team in Class A.